Things to Do with Kids in Rapid City, SD

  • TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
  • From Storybook Island to Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, the Rapid City area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Mini Golf and Water Parks.
  • One of the largest cities in South Dakota, Rapid City is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Located near the Black Mountains, the city is a popular locale for outdoor sports and adventures including rock climbing, bicycling, fishing, kayaking and tubing. Along with outdoor recreation, the area has a variety of museums and cultural centers such as Reptile Gardens, The Journey Museum and Dinosaur Park.
  • TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Rapid City, South Dakota, including 31 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Keystone, Hill City, Custer and Nemo.
  • From Storybook Island to Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, the Rapid City area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Mini Golf and Water Parks.
  • One of the largest cities in South Dakota, Rapid City is home to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Located near the Black Mountains, the city is a popular locale for outdoor sports and adventures including rock climbing, bicycling, fishing, kayaking and tubing. Along with outdoor recreation, the area has a variety of museums and cultural centers such as Reptile Gardens, The Journey Museum and Dinosaur Park.
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26.9 Miles
Old and new bikes are included at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame. The site itself works to honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to advancing the sport and lifestyle of motorcycle riding.
26.9 Miles
86% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 999 Main Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 MoreLess Info
Located in Sturgis, South Dakota, the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum showcases motorcycles that have been popular throughout the history of the activity. The non-profit organization was established to honor the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally that is held in August each year.
27.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1401 Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 MoreLess Info
A recreation and entertainment center, Sturgis Community Center features a fitness area with strength training and cardio equipment along with a pool, hot tub and sauna. The facility also provides athletic courts, a running track and a performing arts theater.
27.2 Miles
93% 101 votes
Magic Shows Highway 16/Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Illusions, comedy, and magic are part of the family friendly Grand Magic Show. Different versions of the show are performed with different settings; the show is able to travel and perform at various venues.
27.7 Miles
96% 135 votes
Horseback Riding 24853 Village Ave, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
The spirit of the Old West is captured at Rockin R Rides through the variety of trail rides and over night horseback trips that are provided. The company also serves as a professional outfitter.
28.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 1020 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Scott's Rock Shop & Free Museum is a geology museum and shop that features agates, minerals and fossils. They also offer jewelry, lapidary equipment, rockhounding supplies, landscaping rocks and other specialty items.
28.2 Miles
98% 554 votes
Forests Custer, SD 57730 MoreLess Info
Custer, South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest is a spruce forest managed by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It runs a popular Christmas tree permit program that allows permit holders to source their own Christmas tree from designated areas within the forest.
28.3 Miles
89% 166 votes
Cultural Centers Crazy Horse, SD MoreLess Info
Considered to be part of the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Native American Educational & Cultural Center tries to enhance the experience of visitors at the memorial. Several hands-on activities are available at the center, including 'make and take' tables where crafts can be created and then taken home.
28.3 Miles
88% 76 votes
Visitor Centers Crazy Horse, SD MoreLess Info
The Orientation & Communications Center serves as an educational experience for visitors to the Crazy Horse Memorial. Several exhibits are on display which tell the story of Native American history in the area and the stories of tribe members.
28.4 Miles
86% 105 votes
Lake Custer, SD MoreLess Info
Custer State Park's Legion Lake is a campground with running water. Its eponymous lake is a popular boat launching spot, and is frequently visited by the park's wildlife, who rely on it as a vital source of water.
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